ITT Hub 2021
Highlights from the Hub The transport industry gathered together for the first time in 18 months at the ITT Hub exhibition and conference – and FORS was there. Mel Holley reports
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uch has changed since February 2020 when Covid restrictions started to bite, but innovation and technology in transport continued to march forward. There was a swathe of announcements, new products and vehicles to enjoy at the end of June, as the first major business-to-business event in the UK for a year and a half opened its doors. The inaugural Innovation and Technology in Transport (ITT Hub)
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event spearheaded the future of transport and aimed to revolutionise the commercial vehicle market as the industry transitions to net-zero emissions and strives to reach maximum efficiency. Held in Farnborough, the two-day exhibition and conference was attended by 4,000 professionals working within the transport industry. Visitors included engineers, managing directors, government representatives and major influencers in the sector. More than 150 exhibitors packed out the 45,000 sq m indoor and outdoor venue space, showcasing a range of high-tech products and services. Meanwhile, the Government hub was attended by several governmental departments and agencies. In total, there were more than 20 manufacturers – such as Fiat, Ford, Iveco and DAF Trucks –
